Preeminent and Supreme

Preeminent

Preeminent adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Usage example: the preeminent reason for the booming economy

Supreme is a synonym for preeminent in superior topic. In some cases you can use "Supreme" instead an adjective "Preeminent".

Nearby Words: preeminence, preeminently

Supreme

Supreme adjective - Highest in rank or authority.
Usage example: the supreme commander of the multinational force

Preeminent is a synonym for supreme in greatest topic. You can use "Preeminent" instead an adjective "Supreme".

Nearby Word: supremely
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